De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike

WhoDat!656 · 08-28-2012, 09:46 PM

The talk regarding the lockout of the officials continues. It’s still unknown whether the NFLPA will take action.

But the NFLPA hasn’t ruled out doing so.

De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike | ProFootballTalk

QBREES9 · 08-28-2012, 10:12 PM

“In America it is the employer’s obligation to provide as safe a working environment as possible,” Smith told Jim Trotter of SI.com. “We believe that if the National Football League fails in that obligation we reserve the right to seek any relief that we believe is appropriate. The NFL has chosen to prevent the very officials that they have trained, championed and cultivated for decades to be on the field to protect players and — by their own admission — further our goal of enhanced safety. That is absurd on its face.”

D_it_up · 08-28-2012, 10:18 PM

Goodell has already made a mockery of this league with his arrogance and abuse of power. These replacement officials are horrible. If they do not get this corrected and soon, it is going to end up being a comedy of errors that aren't even funny when it starts costing teams' games.

Utah_Saint · 08-28-2012, 10:41 PM

Do you think I should be worried if I agree with DeMaurice Smith?

D_it_up · 08-28-2012, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Do you think I should be worried if I agree with DeMaurice Smith?

In this case, no. I think the vast majority of NFL fans would side with him on this one.

saintfan · 08-28-2012, 11:56 PM

He is spot on 100% correct. The simple truth is the replacement officials, while I'm sure they are doing the best that they can, simply aren't very good. Pro Football moves fast and the rules are many. The devil is in the details.

Roger must go.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike The talk regarding the lockout of the officials continues. It’s still unknown whether the NFLPA will take action. But the NFLPA hasn’t ruled out doing so. De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike \| ProFootballTalk

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike “In America it is the employer’s obligation to provide as safe a working environment as possible,” Smith told Jim Trotter of SI.com. “We believe that if the National Football League fails in that obligation we reserve the right to seek any relief that we believe is appropriate. The NFL has chosen to prevent the very officials that they have trained, championed and cultivated for decades to be on the field to protect players and — by their own admission — further our goal of enhanced safety. That is absurd on its face.”

08-28-2012, 10:18 PM	#3
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike Goodell has already made a mockery of this league with his arrogance and abuse of power. These replacement officials are horrible. If they do not get this corrected and soon, it is going to end up being a comedy of errors that aren't even funny when it starts costing teams' games.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike Do you think I should be worried if I agree with DeMaurice Smith?

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Do you think I should be worried if I agree with DeMaurice Smith? In this case, no. I think the vast majority of NFL fans would side with him on this one.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: De Smith calls officials lockout “absurd,” doesn’t rule out a strike He is spot on 100% correct. The simple truth is the replacement officials, while I'm sure they are doing the best that they can, simply aren't very good. Pro Football moves fast and the rules are many. The devil is in the details. Roger must go.

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